WATER AT WOMAD “Imagine a world without disposable bottles”
We believe water is a resource that should always be free! We’re also committed to doing out part to reduce the amount of waste that ends up going to landfill. In 2017 we’ve teamed up with Globelet to rework water at WOMAD. We no longer sell disposable water bottles, WOMAD now features a number of water fountains. You can either buy a Globelet reusable drink bottle from the WOStore or Aqua+ Station for $5, or bring you own (non-glass) water bottle and fill up for free at one of the water fountains. In the mood for something a bit fancy? Sparkling water and filtered, chilled water is available at our Aqua+ Station at a cost of $2 per 500mLs. Festival Tip: Look out for the tap images on the WOMAD Map – the black tap shows you where the free water fountains are located and the blue tap is our Aqua+ Station for premium water options.
CARBON CREDITS
We've been offsetting our carbon emissions since 2012 and have contributed to a number of initiatives including tree planting across Australasia and India.
YOU CAN OFFSET YOUR CARBON EMISSIONS TOO!
For 2017 we've made the move to offset our emissions solely in New Zealand and have partnered with Ekos to support the Rarakau Rainforest, located on Ma-ori land in the South Island.
Ekos have estimated the average WOMAD participant causes just under 0.35 tCO2e emissions from travel, accommodation and off-site waste. $6 buys 0.35 tCO2e carbon offsets to 'neutralise' these emissions so that your WOMAD experience does not contribute to climate change. By offsetting your emissions you'll also be helping to save the Rarakau Rainforest.
We buy carbon credits with Ekos to offset the festival's carbon footprint, this includes everything from waste, freight, electricity, accommodation, artist and stall holder travel, our merchandise and wristband manufacturing - even the cable ties we use!
Image: Ekos, Rarakau Rainforest
Head over to www.ekos.org.nz/womad-2017 to offset your festival carbon emissions. Each participant will receive an official certificate.
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